But only working with agencies that are reliable and polite is not the same thing as being beligerent or rude to a recruiter or potential employer.  I'm sure, Matt, that you...

For MCTS, yes, there is only one test and it is the above test (see http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/sql/default.mspx for more details). 

Unfortunately, the MCTS is like the original MCP.  It's not worth...

I feel for you, David.  Things like that are reasons why I don't personally believe in boot camps.  They take your money but they don't actually teach you anything.  They...

bytezone,

Motivation tends to be personal and without knowing you, it's hard to know where to start.  Tell us why you started prepping for the test in the first place. 

Thank you again for your reply, Markus.  Now the author's statement makes complete sense. @=)

Markus,

Ah... I forgot about service pack installs.  But, won't an install of SP bring down the mirror for about the same amount of time?  After all, if you have to...

Loner,

Is this the same job you've posted about in other threads?  If so, I recommend you polish up your resume and hunt for another one because it seems this job...

Don't worry, Steve.  I'm not blaming anyone whose name isn't on the cover. @=)

Actually, your last statement makes a lot of sense.  That explains why this book has got me...

And don't forget, in SQL Server 2005, xp_cmdshell is disabled by default.  If you haven't configured it to be active, check your SQL Server Surface Configuration.  BOL also has a...

Hmm.  I've just realized why I'm being so petty about this.  When I read books like this I tend to evaluate them for later recommendation.  And here's what I've found:

This...

Lynn, I've tried multiple snapshots before, but always gotten an error.  I tried it again this morning and, of course, it worked this time.  Which is confusing, especially since every...

Oh, Hush!!! @=)

I'll admit I didn't even look before I made that suggestion...

Maybe not.  After all, it isn't an "essential to keep the server running" system process.  It's just a backup process.  You should be able to kill that.

Juan,

Do you have any SQL Server experience at all?  SQL 2000 or SQL 2005?

Just curious.

Steve,

Maybe the site should have an area with a newsletter archive.  That way people who don't get their newsletter delivered for some odd reason can go out and download or...